Category: MPPP Scandals

Challenge to Gim Hwa to institute legal Proceedings id he believes that I had defamed him on the Hotel Metropole demolition scandal

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, January 17th, 1994:

Challenge to Gim Hwa to institute legal Proceedings id he believes that I had defamed him on the Hotel Metropole demolition scandal

My attention has been drawn to an English newspaper report last Saturday where the MPPP President , Dtaulk Tan Gim Hwa was reported as saying that he was contemplating legal action against me regarding the recent demolition of Hotel Metrepole. Continue reading Challenge to Gim Hwa to institute legal Proceedings id he believes that I had defamed him on the Hotel Metropole demolition scandal

Why is Dr. Koh Tsu Koon siding with the new owners of the Hotel Metropole property by trying to find an easy way out for them demolishing the heritage building on Christmas Day?

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, January 17th, 1994:

Why is Dr. Koh Tsu Koon siding with the new owners of the Hotel Metropole property by trying to find an easy way out for them demolishing the heritage building on Christmas Day?

Penang Chief Minister , Dr .Koh Tsu Koon should explain why is Dr. Koh Tsu Koon siding with the new owners of the Hotel Metropole property by trying to find an easy way out for them demolishing the heritage building on Christmas Day. Continue reading Why is Dr. Koh Tsu Koon siding with the new owners of the Hotel Metropole property by trying to find an easy way out for them demolishing the heritage building on Christmas Day?

Penang DAP challenges MPPP President , Tan Gim Hwa and the Chief Minister , Dr Koh Tsun Koon to a public debate on the Hotel Metropole and Taman Midlands One Stop Centre Scandals

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, January 16th, 1994:

Penang DAP challenges MPPP President , Tan Gim Hwa and the Chief Minister , Dr Koh Tsun Koon to a public debate on the Hotel Metropole and Taman Midlands One Stop Centre Scandals.

Penang DAP challenges MPPP President , Tan Gim Hwa and the Chief Minister , Dr Koh Tsun Koon to a public debate on the Hotel Metropole and Taman Midlands One Stop Centre Scandals. Continue reading Penang DAP challenges MPPP President , Tan Gim Hwa and the Chief Minister , Dr Koh Tsun Koon to a public debate on the Hotel Metropole and Taman Midlands One Stop Centre Scandals

Gim Hwa should not make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to able by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decisions like Taman Midlands project

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and MP for Tanjung , Lim Kit Siang , in Penang on Saturday , 15 January 1994;

Gim Hwa should not make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to able by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decisions like Taman Midlands project

I would advise the MPPP presient Datuk Tan Gim Hwa should not make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to able by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decisions like Taman Midlands project. Continue reading Gim Hwa should not make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to able by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decisions like Taman Midlands project

When will MPPP invoke Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 impose a RM 50,000 fine against Dolphin Square Sdn . Bhd for the Christmas Day ‘lighting demolition’ of Hotel Metropole on Christmas Day?

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and MP for Tanjung , Lim Kit Siang , in Penang on Saturday , 15 January 1994;

When will MPPP invoke Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 impose a RM 50,000 fine against Dolphin Square Sdn . Bhd for the Christmas Day ‘lighting demolition’ of Hotel Metropole on Christmas Day?

Two nights ago, Penang Gerakan launched another campaign to deface the penang Island with yet another one of its ugly black –and – white poster campaign , this time with the words ‘DAP lies” Continue reading When will MPPP invoke Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 impose a RM 50,000 fine against Dolphin Square Sdn . Bhd for the Christmas Day ‘lighting demolition’ of Hotel Metropole on Christmas Day?

Gim Hwa should not make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to abide by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decision like Taman Midlands project

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and MP for Tanjung , Lim Kit Siang , in Penang on Saturday , 15 January 1994;

Gim Hwa should not make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to abide by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decision like Taman Midlands project

I would advise the MPP presient . Datuk Tan Gim Hwa not to make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to abide by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decision like Taman Midlands project. Continue reading Gim Hwa should not make wild and baseless political attacks to camouflage his undemocratic refusal to abide by the principles of accountability and transparency with regard to MPPP decision like Taman Midlands project

DAP calls for convening of an emergency meeting of Penang State assembly of decide on whether Tan Gim Hwa is fit and suitable for re-appointment as MPPP President

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and MP for Tanjung , Lim Kit Siang , on Friday, January 14, 1994;

DAP calls for convening of an emergency meeting of Penang State assembly of decide on whether Tan Gim Hwa is fit and suitable for re-appointment as MPPP President

It is most shocking that the Peneng Chief Minister Dr Koh Tsu Koon , has rushed into announcing the re-appointment of Datuk Tan Gim Hwa as MPPP President , although his two –year contract will not expire until next month. Continue reading DAP calls for convening of an emergency meeting of Penang State assembly of decide on whether Tan Gim Hwa is fit and suitable for re-appointment as MPPP President

Gim Hwa should explain whether the effect of placing Hotel Metropole on Category 2 of conservation buildings means that Hotel Metropole could be demolished so long as the facade is preserved

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and MP for Tanjung , Lim Kit Siang , in Penang on Friday, January 14, 1993;

Gim Hwa should explain whether the effect of placing Hotel Metropole on Category 2 of conservation buildings means that Hotel Metropole could be demolished so long as the facade is preserved.

The disclosure on Wednesday by MPPP councilor, Dr. Goh Ban Lee that the MPPP on October 28 , 1994 had reclassified the heritage buildings along Jalan Sultan HAmad Shah into category Penang Public knew about the decision. Continue reading Gim Hwa should explain whether the effect of placing Hotel Metropole on Category 2 of conservation buildings means that Hotel Metropole could be demolished so long as the facade is preserved

MPPP should check whether the new MBF building at Jalan Sultan Ahmad shah is tilting

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and MP for Tanjung , Lim Kit Siang , in Penang on Thursday , January 13, 1994;

MPPP should check whether the new MBF building at Jalan Sultan Ahmad shah is tilting

The MPPP should check whether the new MBF building at Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah is tilting and that work for the installation of lifts for the high-rise building has been suspended. As a result , the operation of the MBF office which has authority from Bank Negara to start on 8th December 1993 had been postponed. Continue reading MPPP should check whether the new MBF building at Jalan Sultan Ahmad shah is tilting

Tan Gim Hwa should explain why Hotel Metropole was surreptitiously removed from Category one of the earlier MPPP conservation list and placed on Category Two of heritage buildings on Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and MP for Tanjung , Lim Kit Siang , in Penang on Thursday , January 13, 1994;

Tan Gim Hwa should explain why Hotel Metropole was surreptitiously removed from Category one of the earlier MPPP conservation list and placed on Category Two of heritage buildings on Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah.

He said that on October 28 last year , Hotel Metrpole was placed under Category 2 of the MPPP list if conservation buildings for Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah. Continue reading Tan Gim Hwa should explain why Hotel Metropole was surreptitiously removed from Category one of the earlier MPPP conservation list and placed on Category Two of heritage buildings on Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah